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jubileefd Aug 15th, 2007 05:31 AM

Ephesus Tour Guides
 
There are so many--can anyone here recommend one in particular? It'll be for a private tour and we are not associated with any cruise ships. Also not interested in all the "rug factory" stops.

elina Aug 15th, 2007 06:24 AM

Cannot you just pick the one you like? They are there waiting at the gate. And they stay in Ephesus, and donīt run around in rug shops.

carylspall Aug 15th, 2007 06:58 AM

I just get so annoyed when they take you to these factory shop places to buy rugs or whatever. I am looking for a guide in Ephesus as well for November.
Please let me know how you get on!

jubileefd Aug 15th, 2007 07:00 AM

well right now i'm looking at anker, ekol and sammy's. if anyone knows of other credible ones which are fairly priced, let me know. thank you


elina Aug 15th, 2007 07:05 AM

We just took one from the gate. And he certainly knew what he was talking about. He was a history major. And as much as I could tell about other guides who we saw with other people, the were profesionals, too.

There are no rug factories near Ephesus, so they donīt take you anywhere. After you leave, they start waiting for the next customer.

carylspall Aug 15th, 2007 07:11 AM

How much did they charge you by the hour Elina?

elina Aug 15th, 2007 07:30 AM

I donīt remember because every time I can, I make my husband take care of those matters. But he is a stingy man, so it cannot have been anything unrealistic. I am sure that guide hired from the gate asks less than a guide from a travel agency booked beforehand.

carylspall Aug 15th, 2007 07:49 AM

Your husband sounds like mine elina!!!!


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